title: Three-dimensional magnetic resonance images of the brain: application to neurosurgical planning.
abstract: Data from single 10-minute magnetic resonance scans were used to create three-dimensional (3-D) views of the surfaces of the brain and skin of 12 patients. In each case, these views were used to make a preoperative assessment of the relationship of lesions to brain surface structures associated with movement, sensation, hearing, and speech. Interactive software was written so that the user could "slice" through the 3-D computer model and inspect cross-sectional images at any level. A surgery simulation program was written so that surgeons were able to "rehearse" craniotomies on 3-D computer models before performing the actual operations. In each case, the qualitative accuracy of the 3-D views was confirmed by intraoperative inspection of the brain surface and by intraoperative electrophysiological mapping, when available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Hospital, Illinois.
authors.forename: X P
authors.initials: XP
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Levin
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Galhotra
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Mullan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hekmatpanah
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Spire
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning